Hey @Mira_D
I really recommend the book This Naked Mind by Annie Grace. She has a different approach. Basically that it’s not any moral failing. You drank a highly addictive substance and got addicted. That’s science. It helped me look at alcohol differently.
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Day 1 - 2nd sober evening
Won’t go out to buy anything anymore.
No cravings, no withdrawal.
Heard 2 very inspiring podcasts.
One about mental health and the injures we are carrying with us. The other about addiction to alcohol. Both brought a deep message to me. I can hardly explain it in english, but I feel released by the findings. Like 2 parts of a puzzle I was searching for years.
Fuch alcohol! 
Much love 
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@Sunny11 belated happy birthday 
@Scorpn thank you 
🩵 congrats on 9 months substance-free 
sorry to hear about the SH and cigarettes, but you’ll get there with those too 
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@JennyH congrats on your week
@BrOKenWolf sorry for what you experienced when you lost Kaitlyn, 
but I’m glad her visit has left you feeling peaceful. Good luck with your training 
@chey.o congrats on your year 
@Mira_D for me, my biggest tool is meditation, I do 3-4 (sometimes more) ten min meditations spread throughout the day. I also go for 2 walks a day, and they always make me feel a bit better by the time I get home. Can listen to music or listen to an audiobook/podcast at the same time. Sending you strength during this triggering time 🩵
1065 days no alcohol.
530 days no cocaine.
45 days no vape.
2 days no binge-eating.
I went to the cinema today, the film was okay, I liked the ending. There was popcorn and and an ice-blast involved, so I’ve reset my sugar counter. I don’t go often enough for that to be a concern.
I am nervous about reading my story to the group in tomorrow’s session. I really didn’t expect to have to do that, when I booked my place on the course, but here we are.
My friend that I reconnected with recently asked if I fancied meeting for lunch this weekend, so I’ve made plans to meet her straight after the drumming workshop on Saturday, so that will be nice hopefully.
Feeling the depression creeping back in again today. Hoping it doesn’t stick around for long.
🩵
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Hey guys day 1 sober from crack
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Day 457 AF
Feeling tired and exhausted from all the heat, I haven’t slept well in a couple of days so trying to understand how to best support myself under extreme tiring situations.
I don’t have urges but maybe mi mind is reminded on how hard and difficult last summer was.
Anxiety moments are there but I’m able to recognize and act upon them.
Happy to be here.
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Congratulations on your one day from the crack. One day at a time. Glad you’re here where you can “talk” and be heard.
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You’re putting a lot of thought and effort into this and that’s good. I’m glad you’re here at the site where you can write out how you feel. One day at a time.
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Day 127 AF
Had another doc appointment today and I’ll be off sick for another week with a fresh supply of antibiotics. Well… Netflix here I come! I’m determined to reduce my to watch list by at least 1% this week! Yeah yeah, my list is kinda endless to begin with, I know 
I could really do with some sort of gap year or sabbatical to get on top of it 
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Hope you are OK and the antibiotics work.
Your post did make me chuckle though and reminded me of a time I had a tantrum as Murder she Wrote was building up on the recordings (15 ish years ago) and I never had time alone in the flat to watch them. My husband (boyfriend at the time) looked completely stunned
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I love Murder she wrote!!! 
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Hi everyone. I hope you have all had a good day today. Mine was steady away. I have enjoyed reading your posts and comments on here tonight. Ive decided thats enough for today as ive ran out of likes 
and my eyes are struggling now after 3hours of reading small text on my phone. I hope you all have a good day tomorrow and things work out well for you. 
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Yay, it is such easy viewing! The story ended with me being able to watch all of them 
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Checking in sober. Tired. Of everything.
OFDAAT
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Day 15 ending. I am in holidays with my family. Maybe I could not post as often as before these days.But I will try
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Checking in with 469 days 
Heading out for some indoor activities with the kids today on this gloomy winters day. My son is bringing his girlfriend which is a first for us… I feel old hahah.
Have had a nice few days off with the kids. It’s been pretty relaxing and a good time to bond.
Things are really nice with my husband too. Sobriety just doing it’s thing, leaving room for our relationships to flourish.
Much love everyone.
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Reached a full 24hours sober
Sobriety is just so relaxing and coming on here is a breath of fresh air. I really appreciate you all because without this community, no doubt I’d be struggling even more then I already am. I haven’t been to AA in person for a while. Same with online meetings. But all in all I guess there’s no good excuse to miss them. But talking sober helps a lot too. I haven’t drank in about 1 months and 2 weeks but I slipped on some pot yesterday. I didn’t do anything stupid but I do believe it would get to that point
My coffee intake is crazy bad. It’s the addict in me because water is a drink too, but I drink coffee for the cafeen because I know it will give me a rush.
I went from 1.1mg of nicotine to 0.6mg on my vape today which is ok I guess. Still vaping though and it’s not healthy. Smoking anything is unhealthy. Too much of anything is unhealthy. I might not even be healthy. But I’m getting there little by little by the littlest step.
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Celebrating day 277
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